Morning Jolt: Circus elephant shot in drive-by

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Apr 10, 2013 at 6:05 AMApr 10, 2013 at 8:07 AM

A Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus elephant was injured Tuesday in Mississippi after it was shot in a drive-by, Reuters reported. Officials said the elephant was shot in the shoulder while it was in its enclosure. The elephant is expected to fully recover, but police are searching for the shooter.

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A Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus elephant was injured Tuesday in Mississippi after it was shot in a drive-by, Reuters reported. Officials said the elephant was shot in the shoulder while it was in its enclosure. The elephant is expected to fully recover, but police are searching for the shooter.

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